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Kink: Then & Now


Monday, August 30, 2010 - Sean Marten put together these then and now photos for us, showing the old digs versus the new ones.

KGW Story on KINK's Big Move


Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - After 42 years sharing the KGW studios at 15th and Jefferson, KINK employees finished packing up Friday for their move to new digs about ten blocks away.

Kink Listening Station


Friday, August 6, 2010 - Swing by Music Millennium and check out  featured CDs at the KINK Listening Station.

Free Music Downloads for You!


Saturday, July 24, 2010 - Here's FREE MUSIC for you to enjoy this summer.  You can snag downloads from the following artists, courtesy of Vanguard Records.

Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue


This weekend, KINK celebrates June – the month of weddings – with Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue. Brought to you by Kassab Jewelers.

One Ball: Dog vs. Deer


Thursday, May 20, 2010 - How cute is this?

Casting Call for Extreme Weight Loss


Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - Casting call for ABC's upcoming reality series "Extreme Weight Loss"

Hay! The Gulf Oil Spill Solution?


Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - Could hay be a part of the oil spill disaster solution?

Win Sex and the City 2 Movie Passes


Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - Login to the Kink Community for a chance to win a pair of passes to the advance screening of Sex and the City 2 on Monday, May 24th. Movie opens worldwide Thursday, May 27th.

Original Music from Crystal Bowersox


Friday, May 7, 2010 - There has been no doubt in my mind that Crystal is going to win American Idol this year.

WATCH: Extreme Cat Scratch Fever


Thursday, May 6, 2010 - Sean Marten tracked down this video of a cat lovin' the back scratch.

2010 Edition of Lolla


Tuesday, April 6, 2010- - Lady Gaga is bringing the Monster Ball to Lollapalooza this August. Hope she's packing some sunscreen.

Free Song Downloads from Jackie Greene


Saturday, April 3, 2010 - Download Jackie Greene's "The Grateful EP" for free.

Kids Should Come w/ Instructions!


Friday, April 2, 2010 - Check out this too cute video. Dave Scott spotted this one.

Win a Cold Case of Pink Floyd CDs


Monday, March 15, 2010 - Login to the Kink Community for a chance to win a Cold Case of Pink Floyd CDs- "Wish You Were Here," "The Wall," and "Dark Side of The Moon".

The Lounge After Hours


Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - The Lounge After Hours is Kink’s latest programming feature. Over the decades that Kink has been on the air, we’ve been hosting live performances from some of the best musicians in the world.

John Mayer Redeems Himself


Thursday, February 25, 2010 - One small step away from this self-created rough patch.

Pete Yorn Looks for Brigitte Bardot


Saturday, February 20, 2010 - Guess who is today's Brigitte Bardot?

Abbey Road for Sale


Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - We can’t give you Abby Road Studios, which just went up for sale, BUT…..check back tomorrow morning for a BIG Beatles giveaway, exclusively for our Facebook Fans!

Gorge Yourself on Dave Matthews


Get ready for a feast of gigantic proportions... Steve Pringle will be dishing it up all next week.

Bad Company - Paul Rodgers


Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - It's a crowning achievement for the hard rock supergroup.

Happy Valentine's Day from Kink and Kina


Friday, February 12, 2010 - Download Kina Grannis' song, "Valentine" for free.

John Mayer - one of many apologies to come


Thursday, February 11, 2010 - John Mayer apologises after using N-word in Playboy interview.

Hear Peter Gabriel's new album here first


Thursday, February 11, 2010 - For his first studio album in eight years, Peter Gabriel came up with an audacious plan.

Men at Work stole "Down Under"


Thursday, February 4, 2010 - Men At Work made millions telling the world they came from a land Down Under. But part of the famous flute riff in their hit single came from another iconic Australian song, a judge has ruled.

Introducing the KINK Morning Music Hour


Friday, January 29, 2010 - Starting Monday at 8:30 settle into your busy day with The KINK Morning Music Hour. It’s a finely tuned and uninterrupted hour of music to start your work day.

Eddie Sings Bruce for Haiti


Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - Eddie Vedder has released his performance of the Bruce Springsteen song 'My City of Ruins' as a single with proceeds going to Artists for Peace and Justice Haiti Relief.

Dear John Song


Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - What's that song on the Dear John trailer?

Surprising, Infectious Phoenix


Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Think this foursome from Versailles only handles electronic pop? Think and listen again.

Korean Guitar Phenom


Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - Check this little guy. WOW!

MTV's Hope for Haiti Now Telethon


Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - So much light at the end of a dark tunnel. I know we feel helpless, but so many are coming forward to bring it globally. Here's another opportunity on Friday.

Why Jimmy Fallon Rocks Late Night


Friday, January 15, 2010 - Love this…here is Ringo Starr and Questlove from The Roots having a “Drum-off’ On the Jimmy Fallon Show.

O.A.R: New Live Album


Monday, January 11, 2010 - “RAIN OR SHINE,” O.A.R. SET TO RELEASE LIVE 4-DISC SET

Carole King & James Taylor at Rose Garden


Monday, January 11, 2010 - Carole King and James Taylor will be at the Rose Garden Theater of the Clouds on Friday, May 7, 2010.

Bono, Damien, Glen busking for homeless


Wednesday, January 6, 2010 - Check this out. Here is Bono, Glen Hansard, and Damien Rice playing for spare change on a Dublin street corner to raise money for the homeless over the Christmas Holiday. Good to see even super stars can sing out of key.

2010: A Musical Look Ahead


Tuesday, January 5, 2010 - New music on the way for 2010. 

Top Songs of the 00s (The Noughts)


January 1, 2010 - Here's a list of the top 100 songs of the past decade.

Top CDs of the 00s (The Noughts)


Here's the list of the top CDs of the 00s (The Noughts).

Concert Review: Cascadia Yulegrass


Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - A year-end review from our favorite reviewer, AJ.

The Cute One: Paul McCartney


Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - Peter Ames Carlin gets a New York Times review from Suzanne Vega.

Julian Lennon Comes Full Circle


Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - Julian Lennon Returns to His Musical Roots.

Beatles: Excavated


Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 1000 years in the future, the legacy of John, Paul, Greg, and Scottie remains.

End of the Decade Clearout Sale


Monday, December 14, 2009 - Coldplay is raising money for a children’s charity by holding an End of the Decade Clearout Sale.

Watch: Classic Leonard Cohen Concert


Thursay, December 10, 2009 - Leonard Cohen - Live At The Isle Of Wight 1970

A Very Dylan Xmas


Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - It is Saint Zimmerman in the middle of a Holly Jolly Bar Brawl....Ho Ho Ho

Happy Sting New Year


Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - Start the new year off with Sting....

Free Music for the Holidays


Thursday, December 3, 2009 - Get a free download of holiday music from the likes of Brandi Carlile, Brett Dennen, Dar Williams, Katie Herzig, and Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers.

Mellencamp's No-Smoking Wager


Thursday, December 3, 2009 - It is John Mellencamp's son Speck who has made a deal with his dad...If he gets 1 million people to join this facebook Drive...John will give up cigarettes!

Norah Jones Tour and Remixes


Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Norah Jones has announced U.S. tour dates in support of her critically-acclaimed new album The Fall. Check out the remixes link, too. 

Tom Petty' s Labor of Love


Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - Not every one can take a year out of thier lives to sit down and listen to thousand of hours of live recordings collected over 3 decades. Check out the videos below , right after the interview.

Top Songs of 2009


Friday, November 27, 2009 - We are hurtling to the end of the year. 2009  will soon enopugh be a fuzzy and hopefully fond memory. Check out Spinner's list of the tops. Among them good stuff we had on KINK.fm as well.

Watch: Smashing Pumpkin's Drummer Audition


Monday, November 23, 2009 - Smashing Pumpkins' Drummer Auditions Documented in Video.

Concert Review: KISS


Monday, November 23, 2009 - The Gene Simmons Rock n' Roll Machine was in Portland last week, and our friend AJ was there.

Concert Review: The Mother Hips


Saturday, November 21, 2009 - The Mother Hips were at Doug Fir with a few other peeps we know. (Read on to find out).

Listen: John Mayer's BATTLE STUDIES


Friday, November 20, 2009 - One of the smartest, most relaxed-in-hi-own-skin guys we know and love. Check out the interview with CNN.

Live at KINK: Fanfarlo


Thursday, November 19, 2009 - Listen to Fanfarlo in the KINK Live Performance Lounge, presented by Volkswagen.

WATCH: Monsters of Folk


Thursday, November 19, 2009 - Check out this beautfiul video of one of our favorite "supergroups".

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Live Anthology


Configurations and unique features of Definitive Live Set will include a first of its kind Blu-ray Audio Disc and The SuperHighway Tour online music experience.

Interview with Bruce Hornsby


Friday, November 6, 2009 - Dave & Sheila chat with Bruce Hornsby, this year's headliner for the KINK Holiday Benefit Concert & Auction.

KINK A to Z


Starting Monday, November 9, 2009, we will be playing the entire KINK music library in alphabetical order.

Free Download: Them Crooked Vultures


Thursday, November 5, 2009 - Them Crooked Vultures - the new band featuring Dave Grohl, Joshua Homme and John Paul Jones - are offering their song "Mind Eraser, No Chaser" as a free download on iTunes.

U2 Live at Rose Bowl


Monday, October 19, 2009 - See U2 perform Live at the Rose Bowl. Clik the link below.

Concert Review: Loggins & Messina


Monday, Novemeber 2, 2009 - Our good friend AJ was there.

Death Cab for Cutie - Sexy Vampires


Saturday, October 31, 2009 - Death Cab throw their musical net in ever-widening circles to capture new and recapture longtime fans with music from New Moon.

John Lennon: Nowhere Boy


Thursday, October 29, 2009 -Trailer For John Lennon Film 'Nowhere Boy' Released

CONCERT REVIEW: 2 Thumbs Up On U2


Monday, Ocotber 26, 2009 -  A look at the Rose Bowl, and Las Vegas courtesy of a KINK Community girl who headed to see the show.

Listen: The Swell Season Live at KINK


Friday, October 23, 2009 - Listen to The Swell Season in the KINK Live Performance Lounge.

Bridge School Benefit


Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - CHRIS MARTIN, NO DOUBT AND MORE NEIL YOUNG BRIDGE SCHOOL BENEFIT

Norah Jones' New Adventure


Friday, October 16, 2009 - A bluesy surprise. A welcome change of pace.

Noodling With Moby


Monday, October 19, 2009 - Free downloads. Great videos to check out. An all-out brilliant Moby!

Concert Review: Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt


Monday, October 19, 2009 - Concert review of Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt at the Schnitzer.

Concert Review: Snow Patrol


Staurday, October 17, 2009 - KINK Listener Katie C. reviews the Snow Patrol concert at the Schnitzer on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Photos: Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt


October 16, 2009 - Photos of Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt in the KINK Live Performance Lounge, presented by Volkswagen.

Wanted: Concert Reviewers


Friday, October 9, 2009 - Seen a concert lately?  We want to hear about it.  Send us your concert review.

Concert Review: Ray & Robbie (of The Doors)


Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Here's a review of the Ray and Robbie show my wife and I attended Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at the Crystal. Loving you folks and all the good work you do. Keep letting the good times roll.  Peace & Love,  Barry Spence

Video: Tony Furtado live at Kink


Monday, October 12, 2009 - Watch video of Tony Furtado in the KINK Live Performance Lounge, presented by Volkswagen.

Concert Review: AJ's Bob Dylan Night


Friday, October 9, 2009 - Our good friend, and acute observer of the musIcal scene was there Wednesday night. And be sure to check out our own Brad Dolbeer's review as well.

John Lennon's Cosmic Intersection


Friday, October 9, 2009 - Happy Birthday, John And Sean Lennon: Wake-Up Video

GRUNGE


Thursday, October 8, 2009 - The Grunge kids. So uncool, they were beyond cool.

Concert Review: Bob Dylan


Thursday, October 8, 2009 -  We were at the bob Dylan concert last night! Compare notes with our own Brad Dolbeer.

Tony Furtado Live at KINK


Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - Tune into KINK on Saturday, Oct.10, 2009 at noon to hear Tony Furtado live on KINK.

Listen to MuteMath Live at KINK


Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - Take a listen to MuteMath in the KINK Live Performance Lounge, presented by Volkswagen.

Mind Sets on KINK


Monday, October 5, 2009 - This weekend, KINK gets you into the right mindset by playing music in themes.

Yoko "Numero" Ono


Thursday, October 1, 2009 - John  Lennon knew. He sang "Hold on Yoko, Yoko hold on, it's gonna be all right."

Video: One EskimO Live at KINK


Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - Video of One eskimO in the KINK Live Performance Lounge, presented by Volkswagen.

Free Brandi Carlile "Dreams" Ringtone


Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - Attention Brandi Carlile fans! You can get a free ringtone of "Dreams" now through October 28, 2009 (while supplies last).

Behind the Scenes in the KINK LPL


Wednesday, Sepetmber 30, 2009 - Take a peek behind the scenes in the KINK Live Performance as Dean K sets up the sound for Zee Avi's session.

Interview: Red Hot Chili Pepper's Chad Smith


Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - Sheila dares to enter the man-cave with Dave as he goes drummer to drummer with Chad. Dude!

Video: Five For Fighting Live at Kink


 Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - Just added a couple of videos of Five For Fighting in the KINK Live Performance Lounge, presented by Volkswagen.

Concert Review: Heart


Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - Here's a review of the Heart concert at McMenamins Edgefield on September 24, 2009, from KINK Listener Helen Radcliff.

Who Says John Mayer Can't...


Monday, September 28, 2009 - Mayer says. “It’s about being in control of the pleasure in your life.” Hmmm. OK, if you say so.

Listen to WPA Live at Kink


Friday, September 25, 2009 - Not just a New Deal anymore.

CONCERT REVIEW: Mason Jennings


Friday, September 25, 2009 - Here's a concert review Cynthia orlando sent us. Thanks!

Phish Capture the Live Vibe on JOY


Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - Could this be the best-ever Phish album?

Free Everclear Download


Rising Star Showcase: One EskimO


Sunday, September 20, 2009 - Tune in Monday, September 21, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.  to hear One EskimO in the KINK Live Performance Lounge.

David Gray In His Own Words


Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - David Gray has a lot to get off his chest.

Mark Knopfler Interview


Monday, September 14, 2009 - Dave & Sheila chat with Mark Knopfler about his upcoming concert tour.

Playing for Change


Thursday, September 10, 2009 - A musical collaboration that breaks down walls between cultures.

U2: 360 Stateside in 3-2-1


Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 3 Days and Counting till US leg of the Tour...The band is looking for input as to what to add to set list.
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